A savory, sweet and fermented red pepper paste dating to early 17th century Korea, Gochujang brings rich umami flavor with a gentle heat and slightly sweet finish and is widely regarded by trend watchers as the next Sriracha. The new salad kit delivers on the trending consumer demand for ethnic-inspired flavors, like Korean BBQ, paired with the convenience of a ready-to-toss and serve salad.

“At Ready Pac Foods, we look to consumer and culinary trends to gauge what’s next, so we can continue to surprise and delight our consumers with a variety of products,” said Ready Pac Foods Marketing Vice President Priscila Stanton. “Chefs at top fine dining restaurants have been experimenting with Gochujang on their menus and it was beginning to appear in retail products, so we looked at how to feature it in a new offering.”

The Sweet & Spicy Korean Chopped Salad Kit is great on its own but also pairs well with grilled short ribs or shrimp for a complete meal. Or create an easy appetizer by adding the tossed salad into warm tortilla shells or bao buns.”

The new Sweet & Spicy Korean Chopped Salad Kit is now available with a suggested retail price of $3.99.